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D343 ROD

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

34,278 mi
Last recorded34,278 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 ROD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 34,278 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front floorpan

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear corrosion underbody

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r underbody

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,152 miles

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f bulkhead/floorpan

start of corrosion both sides of rear underbody

start of corrosion both sills

Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f bulkhead/floorpan

start of corrosion both sides of rear underbody

start of corrosion both sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,659 miles

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floorpan

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch

start of corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r undersill

start of corrosion n/s/r under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,778 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s upper and lower bulkhead

start of corrosion both rear under bodys

start of corrosion by n/s/f strut top

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,660 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

start of corrosion n/s/f footwell / bulkhead

start of corrosion n/s/r undersill

start of corrosion o/s/f footwell / bulkhead

start of corrosion o/s/r undersill

Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

start of corrosion n/s/f footwell / bulkhead

start of corrosion n/s/r undersill

start of corrosion o/s/f footwell / bulkhead

start of corrosion o/s/r undersill

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

corrosion n/s inner wing by light

corrosion n/s/f under arch rear

corrosion o/s/f under arch rear

start of corrosion n/s inner wing

start of corrosion n/s under wing

start of corrosion n/s/f floorpan

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch top

start of corrosion o/s under wing

start of corrosion o/s/f floorpan

Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,571 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

corrosion n/s inner wing by light

corrosion n/s/f under arch rear

corrosion o/s/f under arch rear

start of corrosion n/s inner wing

start of corrosion n/s under wing

start of corrosion n/s/f floorpan

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch top

start of corrosion o/s under wing

start of corrosion o/s/f floorpan

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s and o/s lower bulkhead to floor

Fail 10 Mar 2010 8,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s & o/s bulkhead to floor

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

start of corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Fail 2 Mar 2009 6,582 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

start of corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 4,506 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 1,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 1,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre underinflated

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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D343 ROD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D343 ROD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D343 ROD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1987.

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